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Equestrian
Terms of or pertaining to the sport of horseback riding.
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summer holding
Sports; Equestrian
This is when the surface of the ground is dry but the layer of ground just below the surface is wet or moist. This makes it difficult for the horse to run or gallop.
tack
Sports; Equestrian
Tack is the name given to all of the indispensable equipment you need when riding a horse. This would include: a bridle, which includes the reins and bit and a saddle. This is to name just a few ...
take-off point
Sports; Equestrian
The most favorable point for a horse to leave the ground when jump over a barrier.
test
Sports; Equestrian
In a puissance competition, a test is the measurement of a horse's ability to jump a limited number of large obstacles.
obstacle
Sports; Equestrian
A fence or some other barrier in either show jumping competitions or three-day event competitions that a horse must jump over to complete the course.
on the bit
Sports; Equestrian
An expression used to describe a horse that is being controlled by pressure on the bit. The horse is focused to the rider's aids.